Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Cheesy Bacon Ranch Smashburger Loaf, a refined twist on a classic comfort food. This elegant dish combines juicy beef, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch, all baked to perfection in a loaf form.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix until well combined.
4. Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf.
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
6. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
For an extra kick, add diced jalapeños to the mixture. Serve with additional ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches, Burgers & Melts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg